Terressa Jackson

• Assessed and monitored patients' physical and emotional health conditions.
• Performed diagnostic tests, administered medications, and provided treatments according to physicians' orders.
• Provided direct patient care in an emergency room setting including triage, assessment, stabilization, and monitoring of patients.

• Assessed and monitored patient conditions using telemetry equipment.
• Provided care to patients in a variety of settings, including critical care units, medical-surgical units, and emergency departments.
• Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.

• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.

• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

• Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
• Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
• Collaborated with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.

• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Collaborated with physical and occupational therapists and physicians to develop exercise plans tailored to patient's specific needs.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.

• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Instructed patients on disease, treatment and care plan to enhance quality of life and promote positive attitude.

• Administered injections and IV therapy and placed IV catheters.
• Regulated medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
• Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
• Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
• Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.

Assessed patients that met criteria that had a positive Covid test so they could go home on a program where they had access to a nurse 24/7. This would free up beds for more critical patients.

• Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
• Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
• Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.

• Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
• Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
• Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.

• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.

• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.

• Effectively managed daily charting for each patient.
• Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
• Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
• Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
• Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
• Provided client assessments upon admission and discharge.
• Followed all safety protocols when administering subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.

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• Cared for critically ill patients with high-risk, life-threatening health problems to improve clinical outcomes.
• Performed nursing assessments, collected medical data and analyzed results.
• Educated patients and families on clinical needs and care plans.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally,
• Subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management
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• Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
• Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Immunized patients against influenza, pneumonia and Covid to protect vulnerable
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects and effectiveness with Covid positive patients.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
• Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
• Provided direct care to telemetry patients.
• Managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
• Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.

• Cared for critically ill patients with high-risk, life-threatening health problems to improve clinical outcomes.
• Performed nursing assessments, collected medical data and analyzed results.
• Educated patients and families on clinical needs and care plans.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
• Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
• Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.

• Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Coordinated care for up to 50+ patients per shift in busy ED and MS/Tele setting.
• Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
• Cared for patients recovering from COVID and Respiratory distress about procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Evaluated life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
• Managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
• Monitored patients for signs of distress or decompensation and alerted staff of emergency situations.
• Administered non-medication IV fluids and maintained IV flow rates.
• Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
• Triaged patients to award priority to patients with more severe complications.
• Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.

• Offered clinical leadership and oversight to 126-bed acute care medical-surgical unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
• Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care.
• Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Participated in continuing education programs and management workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
• Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, fractures and intracranial hematomas.
• Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
• Applied extensive nursing expertise in management of patient care elements from admission to discharge, delivering emergency interventions when needed.

Worked as floor staff on an acute/ subacute floor where I took care of burn patients, newly surgical step down patients, tracheotomy patients as well chronic condition patients. I utilized telemetry, wound care, skilled services as well as managed staff under my supervision.